The Groton Invasive Species Committee presents Lingering Ash
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 starting at 7:00 PM
Legion Hall, 75 Hollis Street, Groton, MA 01450
This talk will start with a brief overview of the Emerald Ash Borer, which is killing ash trees from Michigan to New England. While most ash in our area are already dead, there is a glimmer of hope. This talk will discuss programs to find resistant trees (lingering ash), the success of breeding efforts so far nationwide, what is happening in our region, and how you can help.
You can make a difference. Come and learn how.
Legion Hall will be open to the public at 6:30 pm for networking time and light refreshments. The feature presentation will start promptly at 7:00 pm.
Nicole Keleher leads DCR’s Forest Health Program and is responsible for statewide projects investigating the impact of insects and disease on Massachusetts forests. Some of the forest health team’s current work includes invasive species detection surveys, long term monitoring plots, biocontrol species establishment, and target treatment protection projects. Nicole has experience working with emerald ash borer, Asian longhorned beetle, hemlock woolly adelgid, white pine needle case disease, and beech leaf disease.
